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Troubles in U.S. Manufacturing Can Still Weaken Economy
Manufacturing isn’t as crucial to the U.S. economy as it once was. The sector now accounts for 9% of U.S. employment, so its troubles don’t pose nearly as much risk to the U.S. economy as they did in the early 1970s. But manufacturing packs a bigger punch than its employment profile might indicate. [Source: Wall Street Journal]
A detailed look at the demographics, economy and business assets of Brevard County.
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Florida House considers redistricting map
The chairman of the House redistricting committee filed a new Senate map that would recast districts in South Florida, opening up a potential conflict with the Senate a week before a special legislative session on the lines is set to end. More from Highlands Today, WMFE, and the Tallahassee Democrat.
U.S. trade rep: Pacific trade pact good for Florida
Goods exported by Florida support 270,473 U.S. jobs, according to a USTR report. The bulk of exports shipped through Florida ports go to Latin America, but 21 percent of those exports are sent to TPP partner nations. [Source: Miami Herald]
Accelerators help entrepreneurs prepare for unexpected
The U.S. Census Bureau said recently that 2 percent of U.S. jobs were in startups in 2013, the lowest since the bureau started tracking the number in 1979. But in Florida, that number was 2.7 percent, higher than all but Nevada. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Student debt in Florida lower than across the nation
Higher education isn’t getting any cheaper, and today’s students are tomorrow’s holders of debt. The average student debt for the Class of 2014 among those with loans in Florida was $24,947.
› Florida files federal lawsuit to shut down Seminoles' blackjack tables
The state late Friday announced it is filing a lawsuit in a Tampa federal court asking a judge to order the tribe to cease operations. Florida does not have legal jurisdiction over tribal reservations.
› Florida business owners attend business expo in Cuba
A small group of Florida business owners boarded a plane for Cuba on Saturday afternoon. They are headed to an international business expo in Havana. The event gives American entrepreneurs a chance to network and connect with Cuban business people.
› Dade Medical College closes all 6 campuses statewide
Dade Medical College has closed all six of its campuses statewide. The closure also affects its affiliate school, the University of Southernmost Florida.
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